Hard to believe this was actually an advertisement at one point. Much thanks to my friend Don Hamel for sharing this with me a while back. Hopefully my caption below inspires you to share one or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh with their caption.
Fire that advertising agency
Approximately two years after opening their doors, The Aquitaine Group’s restaurant, La Motta, on Washington Street in the South End says it will close. Marc Hurwitz writes in the blog Hidden Boston, that a Mexican eatery in Brookline called the Burro Bar will take over the space. I took a quick look at their menu and if the prices remain the same, this looks like it could be an affordable dining option with most plates ranging from $12-$16.
The Burro Bar in Brookline’s Washington Square is under the same ownership as the Painted Burro. Joe Cassinelli, who founded the Alpine Restaurant Group, also runs Posto and Rosebud in Davis Square and Osteria Posto in Waltham.
Although I hate to see restaurants close, I was never able to appreciate La Motta’s and after several disappointing tries I stopped going. I’m unfamiliar with the new owners and don’t have any details when La Motta’s will finally close and the Burro Bar will open in its place but stay tuned.
In honor of Halloween I figured I’d feature my friend Joe. This photo was taken in Provincetown just outside the Crown & Anchor’s club, Paramount. His outfit is a bit of a gay cliche but because he is so damn good looking nobody seemed to mind – least of all Joe.
Miss you out here on the East Coast Joe – come back and visit.
Are you a gay man of color looking to meet people and make friends? I wanted to let you know about a wonderful group here in Boston called the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC).
Check out HBGC’s Gala this week on Wednesday, Nov. 1
The HBGC is one of few non-profit organizations in Boston dedicated to the unique and complex needs of the Black, Latinx, and POC (People of Color) LGBTQ community. Founded in 2009, they work to inspire and empower Latinx and Black LGBTQ individuals to improve their livelihood through activism, education, community outreach, and counseling.
Later this week the group will also be hosting their annual gala at the Oberon Theater just outside of Harvard Square. This event offers newcomers an opportunity to see this organization as it comes together to celebrate.
HBGC’s 8th Annual Gala: Rooted in Resistance
Wednesday, Nov. 1st || 7:30 – 11:30 PM
Oberon Theater – Cambridge
Part Halloween costume post, part man candy post but all about Men in Kilts so I hope you enjoy.
Halloween themed celebrations continue this week with Salem, MA reveling in the holiday, but if you can’t make it to Salem there is still plenty to do here including a showing of the Tim Burton classic The Nightmare Before Christmas at Symphony Hall, a HallowUNHhhh Show from Trixie and Katya (as well as an after party at Candibar) and an appropriately themed Ghosts of Show Tunes past at dbar.
There is plenty else to do this week including the return of Illuminus Boston on Friday and Saturday night, WQ Cinema Club presents: Apricot Groves at the Paramount Center and both FASCINATION Friday and Underbear take place this weekend.
MONDAY – THURSDAY
Mike Kelley Meet & Greet is at Worden Hall on Monday from 6:30-8PM in Southie
Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston
The Nightmare Before Christmas will show on Monday and Tuesday at Symphony Hall starting at 8PM in Boston
The Trixie & Katya HallowUNHhhh Show! is an 18+ event starting at 7PM on Tuesday (Halloween) at Royale in Boston
Ghosts of Show Tunes past hosted by VJ Ryan Grow has a very special Halloween edition starting at 9PM on Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester
Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston
Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston
Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) Annual Gala: Rooted in resistance takes place on Wednesday at the Oberon in Cambridge
ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public
Queer Boston Board Gamers is meeting Thursday from 6-9PM at the Panera Bread at Porter Square in Cambridge
Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston
Nite Ride presented by FLAG Flag Football is a full body workout at B/SPOKE studios (click on the link to get tickets) in Boston & Wellesley
Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston
Illuminus Boston returns (this time to Downtown Crossing) Friday & Saturday evenings
THE WEEKEND
SOWA First Fridays kicks off at 5PM – come out to SoWa and sip some wine while meeting artists and gallery owners on Friday in Boston
Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville
Illuminus 2017 takes place in Downtown Crossing this year on Friday and Saturday from 6-11PM in Boston
WQ Cinema Club presents: Apricot Groves at the Paramount Center on Friday at 7PM in Boston
Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) is this Friday (location to be determined) starting at 9PM in Boston
Casual Fridays is a weekly dance party with no cover featuring DJ Begbick at the Alley Bar in DTX
FASCINATION Friday is a monthly gear/ fetish/ kink night at Jacques the 1st and 4th Friday of the month in Boston
ICMA’s Royal Roast of the Monarchs starts at 6PM on Saturday in the Napolean Room at Club Cafe on Saturday in Boston
Underbear is this Saturday starting at 10PM (free clothing check) at The Alley in DTX Boston
H E R O E S Saturday: Pet Shop Boys takes place this weekend at Machine on Saturday in Boston
Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge
Sunday Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 6PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston
Karaoke at the Alley is every Sunday starting at 8PM in Boston
Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston
Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston
Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.
Eater Boston first broke the news that a new restaurant called Lobstah on a Roll will open in the South End in the space formerly occupied by Emma’s Pizza on Columbus Avenue. The restaurant has been planning to open in Arlington so the expansion to two locations comes as a bit of a surprise and it is unclear which location may open their doors first.
According to a previous article on Hidden Boston, the Arlington location will serve breakfast sandwiches on weekdays, “crazy breakfasts” on weekend mornings, and lunch/dinner options such as soups, chowders, burgers, steak dishes, lobster rolls, and baked stuffed lobsters. It is unclear if the South End location will have a similar menu. The address for the upcoming location of Lobstah on a Roll in the South End is 537 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118.
Stay tuned for more to come on this.
Enjoy your morning cup of joe (or whatever you may want to call him).
ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.
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Enjoy the weekend and thanks for stopping by to check out my blog.
Earlier this week Gallup released findings that may come as a surprise to the Trump Administration and Attorney General, Jeff Sessions who’s views towards marijuana are antiquated to say the least. The news that more Americans favor legalizing marijuana isn’t necessarily news (just look at the success it has had at the ballot box) but what is surprising is according to Gallup for the first time a majority of Republicans are also expressing their support for legalizing marijuana; 51% of Republicans favor legalizing marijuana (up nine percentage points from 2016).
64% of Americans favor legalizing marijuana
Although by the late 1970s approximately 25-30% of Americans favored legalizing marijuana, it was not until about a decade ago when a significant number of Americans started to support legalization for recreational use.
Despite what you might think based on the political rhetoric you hear coming from 1600 Pennsylvania and elsewhere, the polling numbers on marijuana continues a trend that shows more Americans are becoming more socially tolerant and liberal on several social issues. No wonder we keep hearing about a culture war – a little more than half the country is becoming increasingly more accepting with many others wondering what has happened to “their America”. Trends suggest that legalization of marijuana, LGBTQ rights and environmental issues will only continue to gain support.
Poll Source: Gallup
Currently eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use. They include: Alaska, California, Colorado, D.C., Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. Twenty-one other states have broadly legalized marijuana for medical use and or have decriminalized possession. You can read the full findings from Gallup here.
Enjoy this Halloween themed Furry Friday. I wonder if Sergio and I will see anyone in Provincetown in a similar costume.
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